Dr Ramani Goa Marathon 2026

The Dr Ramani Goa Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Bahusaheb Bandodkar Maidan, Ponda, Goa. Founded by renowned neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast Dr. P. S. Ramani, the event promotes fitness, healthy living, endurance and community participation through running. The event features 21.1K Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run and 3K Fun Run categories.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026

Venue: Bahusaheb Bandodkar Maidan, Ponda, Goa

Event Start: 5:30 AM

Organizer: Dr Ramani Goa Marathon / DRGM

Categories: 21.1K | 10K | 5K | 3K

Event Type: Timed & Fun Running Event

Focus: Fitness, health, endurance and community participation

CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE

21.1K HALF MARATHON

Distance: 21.1 KM

Registration Fee: ₹1,350

Format: Timed Run

Reporting Time: 6:00 AM

10K TIMED RUN

Distance: 10 KM

Registration Fee: ₹1,050

Format: Timed Run

Reporting Time: 6:15 AM

5K TIMED RUN

Distance: 5 KM

Registration Fee: ₹600

Format: Timed Run

Reporting Time: 6:25 AM

3K FUN RUN

Distance: 3 KM

Registration Fee: ₹450

Format: Fun Run

Reporting Time: 6:35 AM

CURRENT REGISTRATION FEES

21.1K Half Marathon: ₹1,350

10K: ₹1,050

5K: ₹600

3K: ₹450

RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

Overall Event

5:30 AM: Event Start

21.1K Participants

6:00 AM: Reporting

10K Participants

6:15 AM: Reporting

5K Participants

6:25 AM: Reporting

3K Participants

6:35 AM: Reporting

Category-wise Flag-Off: Yet to be announced

ROUTE & RUNNING EXPERIENCE

The Dr Ramani Goa Marathon takes participants through the picturesque surroundings of Ponda, Goa. The event route is described as featuring Goan villages, temples, churches, green fields and water bodies, providing participants with a scenic running experience alongside the endurance challenge.

The event combines fitness and running with the natural and cultural surroundings of Goa.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE

Event T-Shirt

Race BIB

Finisher Medal

Certificate

Refreshments

Hydration Support

Medical Support

Race Participation Experience

MEDICAL & ON-ROUTE SUPPORT

The listed participant facilities include:

Hydration Support

Medical Assistance

Refreshments

Race Support

BIB & KIT COLLECTION

BIB Collection Date: 31 October 2026

BIB Collection Venue: Bahusaheb Bandodkar Ground Kashimath Patantali Ponda - Goa

BIB Collection Timings: 10:00 AM to 17:00

AGE CATEGORIES

The currently available 2026 event information does not provide complete category-wise minimum-age or age-group information.

Age Eligibility: Yet to be announced

Detailed Age Categories: Yet to be announced

Participants should check the final official eligibility requirements before registering.

TIMING & RESULTS

21.1K: Timed

10K: Timed

5K: Timed

3K: Fun Run

The 21.1K, 10K and 5K are listed as timed running categories, while the 3K is conducted as a Fun Run.

ABOUT DR. P. S. RAMANI

The marathon was founded by Dr. P. S. Ramani, a renowned neurosurgeon and fitness enthusiast, with the objective of encouraging people in Goa to adopt fitness and healthy living through running.

The event has developed into an established annual marathon in the state and brings together participants interested in running, fitness and healthy living.